DAVID LAMMY has been hit in a storm of social media abuse after he said he would vote against triggering Article 50 when the question is asked in Parliament.

The Labour MP said he would follow the wishes of his Tottenham constituents and attempt to block or even stop Brexit when it is put to MPs.

In a shocking decision, the High Court sided with Remainers who challenged whether or not the referendum result to leave the European Union can be passed through without a Parliamentary vote.

Lord Chief Justice announced on Thursday that Mrs Theresa May did not have the power to start the process by triggering Article 50 without a vote.

Lord Thomas declared: “The Government does not have the power under the Crown’s prerogative to give notice pursuant to Article 50 for the UK to withdraw from the EU.”

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David Lammy received heavy criticism after he said he would vote against Article 50's triggering

I will absolutely not be voting to trigger Article 50

David Lammy

Speaking on the subject, Mr Lammy told the BBC: “I will be voting with my constituents, I will be voting in what I believe to be the interests of the country – which I think all MPs will take onboard – and will absolutely not be voting to trigger Article 50.”

The Remain campaigner was vocal in calling for a second referendum after the British public opted to leave the EU in June.

His latest comments have been greeted with fury as angered Brits voice their opposition about his comments following the High Court ruling.

One Twitter user posted: “If you and your ilk block Article 50, please know you’re a traitor to your country and to democracy.

“We will fight you.”

Another wrote: “Forget Leave, this MP thinks he should overturn the vote of the majority.

“A very dangerous path – don’t support it.”

Others openly said they wished for Mr Lammy to lose his seat following on from his comments since the referendum in June.

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One posted: “David Lammy made clear from June 24 that he wanted the people’s vote overturned.

“I hope he loses his seat.”

Another wrote: “Absolutely outrageous, this guy is not fit to represent or speak for the British people.”

Mrs May’s Government has hit back at the Remainers and announced that it will appeal the High Court decision in the Supreme Court.

After being allowed to take the appeal straight to the highest legal authority in the UK, getting around the need for going to the Court of Appeal, the battle to overturn the initial ruling will start on December 5.